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Cadet inspection

The 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will use its annual inspection to help celebrate 16 years of air cadet training in Aurora. The inspection will take place at the Aurora Community Centre, Saturday, May 28 beginning at 1 p.m. More than 500 Aurora youngsters have been through the squadron since it was founded by former Citizen of the Year Ferguson Mobbs. The inspection is the culminating event of the Air Cadet year. Several displays, created by the cadets, will be on view. During the event, the 778 Banshee Squadron Band from Richmond Hill will perform. The inspection is open to the entire community. Be there early if you want to see the march on of cadets. Bus tour

The annual Aurora Historical Society bus tour will carry passengers to the Bowmanville area this year. Scheduled for Saturday, June 11, the tour will visit several historic locations in the Clarington area, including the Clarke Museum. Persons planning to make the $47 trip, which includes a buffet lunch, are asked to book seats prior to Thursday, June 9. To do that, call 905-727-8991. Meanwhile, a walking tour of old Aurora, will start at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29, from the historic Aurora railway station. Fund raiser

Aurora’s Devins Drive Public School is planning the community building event of the year. It has scheduled a dinner dance, with live band and silent auction, for Saturday, May 28, at the Optimist Youth Centre, 56 Forhan Drive in Newmarket. In addition, there will be a student art show and sale. Tickets, at $45 a person, are now on sale at the school.

Probably the man who did more work than anyone to bring York Region’s Community Safety Village to the area, Steve Hinder saw the results of his efforts Saturday morning as the model village officially opened.The village - it cost about $4.2 million to complete; about 25 per cent higher than anticipated - is located in Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area and primarily will be a classroom for students to learn about safety. Board of Education officials joined firefighters, police officers and politicians for a day of demonstrations and tours at the Whitchurch- Stouffville facility. The idea for the village was born in Aurora several years ago at a Police and Community Together (PACT) meeting. After several failed attempts to find land for the village in Aurora, officials settled on an offer from the Stouffville Sideroad conservation area. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace Council agrees: You’re In Good Company

At a recent general commit- time, Councillor Buck got sup- Company". tee meeting after almost an port from two more colleagues. Senior staff management hour’s debate, the committee It wasn’t, however, enough to team members selected "You're in Good Company" as their pre- selected the tagline "You're in change the tagline. This plain small house on Wellington Street East has a very Good Company" to go with the Originally, the town’s ferred choice as the words "good town's recently approved logo. Economic Development company" permitted a flexible impressive history. Community planner Michael Seaman Councillor Evelyn Buck Advisory Committee had interpretation of the meaning of believes the house was once a one-room school and is only opposed it. expressed a preference for "Our the tagline. one of three still in existence in the province. Future of the Last Tuesday, after more Location Has its Advantages" Councillor Nigel Kean, who structure is subject of discussion between the owners and debate, Aurora Council agreed but also favoured "Aurora Within was absent from the committee members of the town’s Heritage Advisory Committee. Full the tagline would stay, but this Reach" and in "You're in Good Please see page 13 story on Page 3. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace PINE VANITY Black Marble Top RATTAN DINING SET with FREE taps & plumbing BARRONS 42” round glass table YOUR #1 CHOICE FOR FURNISHINGS & GIFTS $999 14800 Yonge St., Aurora Shopping Centre, 905-841-5454 $399 BEST SELECTION of Bathroom Vanities & Dining Sets

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free seminar presented by Aurora Cable Internet and The Aurora Banquet Centre, Edward Street.To register call 905-895-3628 ext. 294. CONTINUING Public Library at 7 p.m. in the Magna Room at the library. To reserve, JUNE 10/11/12 Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. at call 905-727-9493 or visit www.aci.on.ca. The 83rd Annual Aurora Fair and Horse Show will be held at Gabriel’s on Yonge Street. New members welcome. For further infor- JUNE 4 Machell Park with several equestrian events over the three days mation, call 905-841-1352. Street dance on Yonge Street between Murray and Henderson, 7 including the Grand Prix on the Friday evening. For more information **** p.m. to midnight. Advance tickets at $10 on sale at the Aurora call 905-713-6773. Merlin’s Hollow English garden open houses have been set for the Chamber of Commerce office; R & R Revisited, 75 Mary Street; JUNE 11 summer. Garden will open Saturdays, June 11 and July 2 and Sunday, Flipside, Yonge and Dunning; Oakridge Outfitters in the Aurora Annual Farmers’ Market opens in Temperance Street parking lot July 10 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Garden is located at 181 Centre Shopping Centre; and Aurora Canadian Tire. near Yonge and Wellington. Every Saturday morning until Crescent. JUNE 5 Thanksgiving. **** Tenth annual World’s Longest Street Festival on the World’s **** Yo rk Region Food Network invites you to join the Aurora Longest Street. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Yonge Street will be closed to vehic- Calling all students for Parks Spring Clean-Up from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Community Garden. Vegetable plots (10' x 20') are available at no ular traffic from Wellington to Murray. Only 50 booths left. at the Aurora Community Centre and Fleury and Machell Parks. An charge. Call Catherine Cook, Community Garden Coordinator, at **** easy way to obtain community service volunteer hours. For more infor- (905) 967-0428 or e-mail at [email protected]. Aurora Public Library annual book sale in conjunction with the mation call 905-726-4760. **** World’s Longest Street Festival. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. JUNE 15 Friday nights at the Legion. Wildberry Express Jam Night. Free JUNE 7 To celebrate Seniors’ Month, the Aurora Public Library, in partner- admission, 8 p.m. 10th Annual Pain & Symptom Management Conference. PalCare ship with the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association presents Safe **** Network invites doctors, nurses and allied healthcare professionals to Medication Use for Heart Health with pharmacist Kalvin Brown. On the first Wednesday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon, a Tuscany Banquet Centre, Edward Street.To register call 905-895-3628 Refreshments to follow. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Magna Room. Pre-reg- satellite constituency office for Vaughan/King/Aurora MPP Greg ext. 294. ister at the adult information desk or call 905-727-9493, option 4. Sorbara will be open in the councillors’ lounge at the Town Hall. Call 1- JUNE 8 JUNE 18 877-880-6770 for information. Third annual Charity Golf Classic tournament, sponsored by Aurora Day at Ontario Place. For further information, call Kristen **** Aurora’s Women’s Centre of York Region takes place at the Briars in Yemm at 905-727-3123, extension 4228. Every Friday night from 8.15 to 10.15 p.m. at the Dr. G. W. Williams Jackson’s Point. To register call Golf Tournament Co-ordinator Shelley JULY 4 Secondary School gym there will be a basketball and volleyball drop- Lundquist at 905-727-5837, extension 107. Baseball summer camp starts at the Aurora Leisure Complex and in for ages 14 to 18. Call 905-726-4760 for further information. **** offers a full-day camp experience for kids aged 5 to 14 until August 26. **** Hospice Palliative Care Symposium. PalCare Network invites per- Campers will be divided into five age groups and will receive baseball Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #148 meets the first and sonal support workers, volunteers and palliative caregivers to Tuscany skills training as well as the chance to play in a game each day. third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street (south of Wellington). For more information, call 905-830-0205. **** Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each month at The Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. For further information contact Bob Butler at [email protected] or 905-713-3314. **** Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each month at 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee club at 9 a.m., lunch at noon. Call 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080. **** Helping Hand: Gently used clothing for women and children, at Tr inity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street, every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. Wednesdays 5.30 - 7 p.m. For more information, call 905-727-6101. Marilyn Redvers, Sales Representative **** Residential Real Estate Services Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday night, Trinity Anglican 14799 Yonge Street, Aurora L4G 1N1 Church, Victoria Street, 7.30 p.m. **** Co-Dependents Anonymous, every Tuesday, Aurora United 905-727-3154 Church, 15186 Yonge Street, Aurora. 7.30 p.m. www.realestateaurora.com **** THE Towns of York Toastmasters meetings are free and open to the ROYAL LEPAG E CHAIRMAN'S CLUB general public. Meetings are held every second and fourth ASSOCIATE BROKER NETWORK Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Your Community Realty NATIONAL Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway N., Aurora. For more information see the club's web site at www.townsofyork.org or phone Roy Bannon at 905-853-0859. **** Progressive Euchre every Thursday night. Aurora Legion. 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. **** Operation Catch-Up presents free "Tutoring and Homework Help" for ages 10 to 18 years every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. during the regular school year at the old Victoria Street library building. Call 905-773-7024 for details. $299,000 $349,900 **** Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora/Newmarket SUPER BUNGALOW IN NORTHWEST AURORA! WONDERFUL VIEWS! NORTHWEST AURORA! welcomes new members throughout the year for monthly meetings Well maintained home with hardwood floors! New and special interest groups. Contact Barb at 905-713-3587. Trinity Terrific home on quiet street! Eat-in kitchen, main roof in 2004! Spacious living/dining rooms! Eat-in floor family rm., full master ensuite, finished walkout Anglican Church, Aurora. kitchen! Finished basement has separate entry, basement, double deck! Great pie-shaped lot has MAY 19 kitchen, recreation room, 2 bedrooms & 3-pc bath! mature privacy hedge! Near walking trails & parks! Aurora Idol open auditions at Theatre Aurora from 5 to 8.30 p.m. for competitors between the ages of 13 and 19. Twelve youngsters will compete June 11th at 1 p.m. on the main stage of the Aurora Horse Show and Fair. MAY 20/27/JUNE 3 Howard Johnson Aurora dinner theatre production of the romantic comedy "Apologies Accepted" in the newly renovated Queen Elizabeth Ballroom. Doors open at 6, buffet dinner at 6.30 with show- time at 8.15 p.m. Call 905-727-1312 to reserve. MAY 25 Aurora Public Library hosts “Analyzing A Series Of Dreams”, part $439,000 $989,000 2, with Stephen Crowther, from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. in the Lebovic Room. Registration is limited. Pre-register at the adult information desk or call TERRIFIC COURT OFF KENNEDY ST. WEST - SHOWS 10++ FABULOUS CUSTOM-BUILT HOME - NORTH TORONTO STYLE 905-727-9493, option 4. MAY 27/28 Beautifully presented home! Sought - after court loca- Timeless Finishes! Simple elegance! Unmatched quali- Aurora Seniors Art Group Art Show and Sale at the Seniors’ tion - ideal for kids! Broadloom & most windows ty! Hardwood floors throughout! Huge windows! Centre Friday from 7 to 9.30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4.30 replaced! Front verandah, fenced yard, large deck, Front porch, rear terrace! Private 3rd Fl. balcony! fabulous hot tub & pergola! You can just move in! $Thousands in trees/landscaping! Street ends at pond! p.m. Artists will be in attendance and refreshments will be served. MAY 28 "Lilac Tyme Luncheon," featuring salads and ham, with strawberry cheesecake, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. at St. Andrew's presented by Presbyterian Church, corner of Victoria and Mosley Streets. Event is sponsored by St. Andrew's Guild. Tickets: $8 for adults; $4 for children under 12. **** The York Chamber Ensemble, with the Trinity Festival Chorus, tackles the wonderful Dixie Dominus, by Handel, and works by Abos and Suk in a choral concert, conducted by Aurora's Tony Browning. Tickets for the 7.30 p.m. concert at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street, cost $15 or $10 for students and seniors. MAY 30 Lake Scugog Cruise and Casino visit for the Aurora Seniors with the day beginning at the Great Blue Heron Casino in Port Perry.That’s GORGEOUS! FABULOUS FINISHES! $429,000 followed by a cruise on Lake Scugog. After the cruise, there will be SOUTHWEST AURORA! time for shopping in Port Perry. Cost is $69 for members and $74 for non-members. Call the centre to register at 905-727-2816. Stunning kitchen renovation with maple cabinets & granite counter! Many upgrades including hard- MAY 31 wood floors, glass block, ceramics, pot lights! Convenient main floor office! Beautifully landscaped! Aurora Public Library hosts a creative writing workshop with Aurora author and instructor Marnie Maguire. 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. in the Marjorie Andrews Room. Registration is limited to 15. Pre-register at the adult information desk or call 905-727-9493, option 4. JUNE 1 Surfing and Searching - a basic overview of navigating the internet AURORAN, Week of May 17, 2005 - 3 Environmental report confusing, says Buck A report from Aurora’s being used by the town. It was also suggested Environmental Advisory Last November the terms of reference Committee dealt with Councillor Buck gained could be compared with several issues at last council support for a other similar commit- week’s council meeting. review of the Terms of tees. Councillor Evelyn Reference for the At a January meeting Buck said she found the Environmental Advisory although listed on the report difficult to read Committee as it per- agenda for direction, the and said it was confus- tained to the tree bylaw. item was not discussed ing. She asked what the At that meeting in the and it was deferred once committee was trying to absence of Councillor again. accomplish. Morris, Buck suggested Since that time Buck She referred to one that any discussion be has not repeated her item in the report deal- deferred to a subsequent request in public session ing with the Petro meeting when she was in and no further action has Canada outlet on attendance. been taken. Industrial Parkway South and wondered why the committee was asking questions. Coming to the defence of the committee, Councillor Phyllis gourmet to go Morris, said it was the committee's mandate to Schnitzels our specialty M & M Meats owner Greg Foster gets a kiss from a clown during Foster’s investigate a fuel leak, fundraising barbecue at his Yonge Street store Saturday.The clown, actually, possible contamination is staff member Noreen Gardner. Proceeds from the national event went to and how far the contamination might have the Cohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Event raised $2,339 bringing Summer Sizzler entrées served on a platter with a spread. refreshing summer salad, garlic bread and your the total for the year to more than $4,500. Auroran photo by David Falconer Councillor Ron choice of Vichyssoise soup or Gazpacho soup Wallace recalled previ- QUICHE “LORRAINE” ous problems experi- CHEESE CANNELONI enced at 12 Industrial Former schoolhouse FISH CAKES “ROMANO STYLE” Parkway South and asked if there was a CHICKEN CREPE connection. DUO: PORTOBELLO & SHRIMPS moved here in 1885 Director of Public SCHNITZEL ON FOCCACIA Works Wayne Jackson $ 50 plus applicable It’s possible a small, Seaman said. in a couple of weeks. said it was part of the 18. taxes non-descript house on While the committee did There is no question the investigation and while Wellington East could be not support demolition, it did former schoolhouse is the there was no direct con- 905-727-9561 the third oldest single-room agree to continue discus- oldest of its kind in York nection currently, the school still surviving in sions with the owner in an Region, and it’s believed the same consultant was Ontario. effort to preserve the struc- only other similar buildings Members of Aurora’s ture. still in use in one capacity or Heritage Advisory The committee’s recom- another are located at Committee last week heard mendation will go to council Thorold and Waterloo. a request from the owners of the property, located **** **** adjacent to Baldwin’s Steakhouse, to demolish the building because of HARTMAN SCHOOL FACTS water damage. An official demolition The Hartman School could be the third or fourth old- request was put on hold est school building still standing in the province (The while Aurora’s new Ottawa school at New Edinburgh was built at the same Community Plannner, time.) Michael Seaman, conduct- The Hartman School appears to be the oldest known ed some in-depth research. school still standing in the Greater Toronto Area. As a result of the com- Other early schools in Ontario include 1) Circa 1804 mittee meeting, members - St. Johns West School, Wood construction,Thorold; 2) Presents... and the property owner Circa 1820 - Waterloo School - Log construction. agreed to continue discus- Hartman School may have been built as early as sions to see if it is possible 1837/38. DIABETES CLINIC DAY to save the structure. I have been forwarded a reference from an article by The empty building, at Dr. Chris Cooper in Edifice Magazine that sawn lath was 118 Wellington East, is available in Ontario as early as the early 1820s, earlier Monday, May 30 believed to have been origi- than is commonly thought, which would appear sup- ENTER TO nally built at the northwest port the c.1837-38 date of construction for the school. TRY THE NEW 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. WIN NOVO 32G corner of Wellington and I have spoken to Nancy Eves, a member of the East GIVEAWAYSFREE Bayview, sometime Gwillimbury Historical Society who is working on a NEEDLES between 1838 and 1860, in book on East Gwillimbury schools. Receive a what was then known as She is an expert on York County schools and sup- FREE the community of Hartman’s ports the theory that the school mentioned in the 1838 Corners. Journals of Upper Canada Legislative Assembly, is the At that time, it served as same school still standing on Wellington Street. FREE a one-room school and in The Vertical Plank method of construction used in its first six months of opera- the school, although popular in the 1850s, is known to OneTouch UltraSmart meter tion, housed 40 students. have been used in Ontario as early as 1817 with Butlers (valued at $99) It is believed the struc- Barracks in Niagara-on-the Lake. I am aware of a local ture was moved to its cur- example from Oak Ridges which dates from circa 1845. rent site around 1885. Seaman, an Aurora resi- Michael Seaman dent who was with the Town FREE SNACKS of Markham prior to joining the Town of Aurora, and his- DAMIR VRANCIC AND REFRESHMENTS torian John McIntyre toured the building before last LAW OFFICE week’s meeting. 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Poor Richard Stand up, Speak up, Shut up! There are schools for children, There are schools for adults; But no schools for politicians, To help correct their faults. - Poor Richard's Scrapbook

For almost 50 years I have been involved in municipal politics in several capacities. For about 13 years I served in elected office as a school trustee, councillor, mayor and regional councillor. As a provincial bureaucrat, I was deeply involved with municipalities of all sizes across the province as the Director of the Provincial Municipal Affairs Secretariat within the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. I even spent five months in Sudbury to assist in The stately T. Sisman Shoe Co. manufacturing building, once located at the corner of Berczy and establishing the Region of Sudbury. Mosley Streets in Aurora, is captured by renowned Aurora artist Dorothy Clark McClure. She did the In all other regions there was a county with staff to above sepia in 1978. The huge building was demolished shortly after that. start with, but in Sudbury, Regional Chairman Don Collins and I started from scratch. Our office was in the Sheraton Caswell Hotel and we held meetings wherever we could find room, usually in Letters to the Editor the Sudbury Library. Although the City of Sudbury offered assistance, we thought it best to retain our independence in order to Perusing The Auroran in Temagami maintain the trust of the other municipalities. Following the election, I was the acting clerk at the To the editor, during this process. money from various private all this want to preserve inaugural meeting, a role I had never held before. Of some surprise to me and semi-public companies. and protect it and have the At one time I thought of applying for the job as CAO, Hello, Rosemary, Ron my fellow councillors select- There was always a opportunity to enjoy this but Aurora was home and I wanted to get back there. and the staff at The Auroran ed me as their representa- deadline that had to do with wonderful space why not Since 1985 when I left elected office for the last time, (you too, Dick) from the tive on the new Board of this some special tax that provide suitable parking on I started a career in journalism and broadcasting cover- Healy family. new corporation (I think, as encouraged amalgamation. weekends? ing the municipal scene so I have seen a lot of changes With ice conditions and a geographer, I was the only It was always a point of Sort this out someone. over the years. the resulting delay in mail one who knew how electric- pride with me that our Town I parked there when my It used to be before sound systems and TV cameras delivery during the break-up ity was made). Council, that I represented children wanted to see were introduced in the council chambers, members of period it happens that How I agreed to a $400 as their Hydro Board mem- ducks in summer or skate council stood to address the chairman. tonight I have occasion to per meeting honorarium for ber, would only support rec- in winter. They had the floor and as long as they were speak- read two issues of The other board members I will ommendations for sale or Find a way. ing for all to hear, other members of council listened. Auroran that are delivered never understand but as it merger that included munic- Thanks for the memo- They stood up, they spoke up and they shut up. to our address here on Lake was explained to me that, ipal (read 'resident' or 'tax- ries Aurora; they are won- Now members of council sit at their desks, mumble Temagami. without it, we would have no payer') control of the utility. derful. their words and sometimes play to the TV cameras, for- Happy birthday, one at the meetings. Our feeling at the time getting they were elected as politicians, not entertain- Rosemary. What a surprise. I missed that one as I was that the ballot box was Peter Healy ers. I had always thought you have never been paid to go the proper place to evaluate Temagami With the TV cameras running every member of coun- were much younger than I to a meeting in my life and I the decisions of our leaders. cil believes they have to speak on every issue so that and had the misfortune to have been to a few. Without elective repre- the meetings drag on and on. live with an older man. Actually I'd like to con- sentation on the Hydro The Aurora Hydro sale gratulate Aurora Council for Board local residents lose. Not only that, they often carry out private conversa- “Aurora’s tions while a member has the floor, and bicker back and issue is something I would having staff prepare and Am I missing some- Community Newspaper” forth without addressing the head of council. like to comment on. approve the summary of the thing? The summary I read Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. Often when a delegate appears before council to It is so easy to toss whole process that was implies that in exchange for At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 express a need or a concern, rather than asking ques- cheap shots as one former published in the April 12 sale of the Utility the resi- Aurora, L4G 1G3 Owner & Publisher tions for clarification, some members want to argue with town councillor frequently edition. dents received cash and Rosemary Schumaker the delegate. does on these pages. I did, however, miss the promises of future supply. [email protected] Sometimes the debate carries on with the delegate My recollections from the one thing that was para- There is no Aurora rep- Editorial Ron Wallace standing at the podium, rather than council receiving the Harris 'who does what' days mount when we discussed resentation on the Board of [email protected] Dick Illingworth presentation and then debating it. include meetings that went this in the late 1990s. Directors. [email protected]

In the old days of Aurora Council there would be a on into the night as to how At that time we were also I think the former coun- Photography heated debate on issues, never personalities, and once to avoid getting screwed offered large sums of cillor referred to above, but David Falconer the vote was taken and a decision made by a majority of not named, was correct.You Advertising Bob Ince council, it was a council decision and that was the end no longer control your [email protected] Diane Buchanan of it. source of electrical power. [email protected] Now, if members of council are on the losing side of Business acknowledges Your Tigers had another Production a vote, it is often brought up again, without a motion of great year but had a real Cynthia Proctor reconsideration and is discussed ad nauseam. Welcome Wagon’s 75th scare in Huntsville during [email protected] All Departments Some members of council believe that just because the early playoff run. 905-727-3300 they missed a meeting of council when a decision was To the editor, Rosemary goes over and All seats in our rink were Classifieds made that they can still add their two cents’ worth. beyond servicing our busi- filled forcing me to sit three 905-727-7128 [email protected] A long as there is a quorum of council, the decision We are a proud sponsor ness and the visit recipients deep in the hospitality Facsimile Machine should be final. of Welcome Wagon, have continually comment on her lounge during home games. 905-727-2620 Another problem area is deciding what is considered been for more than a lovely visits and unique This brought back great Editorial Department [email protected] decade, and work directly enthusiasm. memories of home games to be policy to be dealt with by elected representatives Editorial policy with hostess Rosemary As business owners also and what is administrative to be dealt with by appointed in the Aurora Community Opinions expressed by colum- staff. Ozols. celebrating a milestone - 25 Centre during previous nists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily If council has not approved a policy on the issue, it Rosemary most recently years - we are so very playoff runs. those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and phone should be a council responsibility but more and more brought to our attention that delighted to be associated I can't believe there will number, although number will elected members are abdicating their responsibilities to Welcome Wagon is cele- with the outstanding service be no parking on St. John’s not be published. Names may be withheld assuming a com- staff and in effect have lost control. brating 75 years of service Rosemary provides to us Sideroad after reconstruc- pelling reason to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All These are just a few of my major beefs with the oper- in Canada. through a truly magnificent tion. contents protected by copy- ations of today's councils, compared to the old days We couldn’t help but company. I remember distinctly right. Advertising policy when citizens served for the honour of representing the write a letter to acknowl- Thank you for sharing walking that area with Publisher is not liable for slight people of the community. edge this milestone and at your success with us. Councillor John West and a changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the What is needed is a school for candidates seeking the same time time say how representative from the value of an advertisement. municipal office so they will have a better idea of the very pleased we are with Susan & Ron Wales Regional Municipality of Disputes must be brought to the attention of the role and responsibility of a member of council and the the Welcome Wagon host- Pepino’s Pizza Yo rk who agreed with us. If publisher prior to the need for rules of procedure that must be enforced. ess who represents us. Oak Ridges the folks who are paying for following edition. AURORAN, Week of May 17, 2005 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones

Yo rk Region Transit - Local Service Update

Recently, the 2005 Annual York Region Transit Service Plan was approved by Regional Council. The following describes the routes that affect Aurora: Route 031 - Aurora North is a mid-block collector operating between western Aurora and southern Newmarket. The service is available in the AM peak, midday and PM peak but not in the evening. It also operates Saturdays. Letter to the Editor Major trip generators are Aurora Village Plaza, Aurora High School and the Aurora Public Library. In 2003 the annual ridership was 15,637, with an average of 63 per day. To vote for Harper This route is recommended to be extended in September and realigned which will replace and lead to the discontinuation of Route 220 (Aurora North GO Shuttle). This will provide direct two-way service on the main is to vote for Bloc collector roads, provide links to local destinations such as Aurora High School and it will connect with Quick To the editor, used to direct traffic. on the Chinese again If Canadians believe the Start Rapid Transit Yonge North stations at Yonge and I asked a person what because we are not perfect. Reform Conservatives will Orchard Heights and Yonge and Wellington. Sixty years ago, I was in was going on and he replied Which now leads me to live up to these ideals if This route will be extended east along Wellington to Appledorn, Holland while the Nor (war) was over and another sad dereliction, the elected, think again. service the Aurora GO Station and the John West the Armistice was being Germany capitulated. Gomery enquiry and the Just think how they Way/Berkshire and Spring Farm subdivisions. signed to end World War I only mention this disturbing accounts that just conned David Orchard to The routing along Wellington will be combined with Two. because when I reflect I won’t go away. get his western votes, then Route 032 to provide more frequent service along To be honest, I was on have seen many great But isn’t it being a bit just wrote him off. Wellington and Route 220 Aurora North GO Shuttle will the edge of town at a small changes played out in our overdone? Canadians should be cancelled as it will become a duplication of service. man-made airstrip made great nation. For six months, Mr. understand that a vote for Route 032 - Aurora South is a route operating with some basket weave Canadians are world Harper has been beating Mr. Harper is a vote for the between Seneca College King Campus and the Aurora wire for traction. renowned for their valor and his chest using the same Bloc Quebecois and they Centre Plaza. Unbeknownst to me, his- dedication when called to shop worn logic about not fit should fully understand he The service is available in the AM peak, midday and tory was being made a duty. to govern, etc. then sudden- wants more ties to the PM peak, but not in the evenings. It also operates on short distance from where I Of course, we have ly he hit on the idea that United States Republican Saturdays. was. made mistakes, as in governments have to have a philosophy even if it means Major trip generators are Seneca King Campus, Dr. I had no idea what was Rwanda and Somalia, platform. giving up our fresh water, G. W. Williams Secondary School, Aurora High School, going on until I heard a because we are not perfect. One which all Canadians greater military involvement Aurora Town Hall, Aurora GO Station and the Aurora great commotion. We are also the same adhere to like national med- and, yes, even the break-up Centre Plaza. Firecrackers went off. nation that hung Louis Reil, icine, the Canada Health of Confederation. In 2003 the annual ridership was 32,284 with an Some people started danc- interned the Japanese and Act, child daycare, women’s average of 160 per day. ing in the street, while oth- estreated their property. rights, higher education, Ben Kestein This route is recommended to be extended and ers burned pylons the police We also put a head tax etc. Aurora realigned in September to provide direct two-way service on the main collector roads, provide links to local destinations such as the Aurora Village Shopping Plaza and will connect with the Quick Start Rapid Cathy’s Transit Yonge North stations at Allaura and at Yonge and Wellington. This route will also be extended east along Corner Wellington to service the Aurora GO Station and the Stone Road subdivision. Routing along Wellington will be combined with Route 031 to provide more frequent service along Wellington. The life of a columnist Service to Seneca King Campus will be discontinued when Quick Start Rapid Transit Yonge North Occasionally, readers ask me questions about what it's A: Yes, of course. How else would they know what's Service starts and with the introduction of the new like to be a columnist. going on in their lives? Route 22 King/Oak Ridges local leading to the cancel- Having been at it for nearly two years, and given that Q: Does your family get a sneak preview of your lation of Route 221 as it would be a duplication of serv- Ron fired me (again) in the last issue, I feel qualified to tell columns? ice. Service frequency will be improved. all. A: Never! Aside from my editor and my muse, nobody Route 033 - Bayview-Leslie is a local one-way loop So, here are the answers to FAQ's about being an gets to read it until it's too late. route servicing eastern Newmarket and Aurora via Auroran Columnist: Q: Does being married to a councillor cramp your Bayview and Leslie which will be discontinued and inte- Q: How do you come up with column ideas every style? grated into routes 034, 054, 055B and 058 as part of week? A: As some readers will recall, I started writing a col- the Newmarket/Aurora transit restructuring plan. A: Once in a while, my muse delivers a sudden flash of umn incognito during the last election because my editor, Route 034 - Industrial Parkway is a local north- brilliant inspiration that causes me to sit bolt upright in bed, my husband, and the mayor (whose space I temporarily south route operating between Yonge and Allaura and and sometimes I have a vague recollection of the experi- filled) were all candidates at the time. Bayview and St. John’s Sideroad via Industrial Parkway ence in the morning. Now that they've all been re-elected, the political pres- north and south. When that doesn't happen, I rack my brains, scratch my sure sometimes makes me feel…well…"cornered." This service is available AM peak, PM peak and head, tear at my hair, chew off my fingernails, and tap my Q: What are your plans for the future? evenings with major trip generators at the future rapid foot nervously…while consuming copious quantities of A: I'm not really sure because The New York Times transit stop at Yonge and Allaura, Industrial Parkway coffee. hasn't called to let me know yet. Business Park, Aurora Leisure Complex and the Aurora Q: What does it take to meet a deadline every Q: How does Dick Illingworth feel about your GO Station. week? aggressive pursuit of his "Bouquets and Brickbats" There are no statistics as this route has been oper- A: About 12 tins of coffee. column? ating less than a year. Q: How much time does it take to write a column? A: Mostly, he ignores me. This route replaces the former Route 033 Bayview- A: About the same amount of time as it takes to con- Q: Do you plan on tackling any serious issues in Leslie service in the Berkshire subdivision. sume 12 tins of coffee. the future? I will report on other routes, 054-Bayview North, 220 Q: Do you have any rituals associated with starting A: No. I'm afraid Dick Illingworth will think I want his job. Aurora North GO Shuttle, 221 Aurora South GO a new column? Q: How have you been dealing with getting fired? Shuttle, 222 Newmarket Aurora Seneca Shuttle, in a A: Yes. I turn on my computer, rack my brains, scratch A: I have a system. As soon as The Auroran arrives, I future column. my head, tear at my hair, chew off my fingernails, tap my flip to page 5 to see if it's true. If you wish more specific information on York Region foot nervously…and make sure I have a can opener If my mug shot is still there, I turn on my computer, rack Transit, I would encourage you to visit their web site at handy. my brains, scratch my head, tear at my hair, chew off my www.yorkregiontransit.com . If you see something in this column that you Q: How does your family deal with living under a fingernails, tap my foot nervously…and come up with wish to respond to, I welcome your comments, magnifying glass? another column. either through the paper, to the Town Hall by mail - A: You mean aside from big hats, dark sunglasses and Box 1000, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J1 or e-mail at intensive therapy? Just fine. Cathy Vrancic welcomes e-mail at: [email protected] Q: Does your family read your column? [email protected] 6- AURORAN, Week of May 17, 2005 Letters to the Editor Several helped us

By DICK ILLINGWORTH with our marriage BOUQUETS to all the dedicated volunteers and the To the editor, with whom I've had the priv- The second group I want contributors to the appeal of the United Way of Care Programs at ilege of working with for 15 to thank are the staff and Yo rk Region, that enabled the agency to raise $6.7 Southlake. My common-law hus- years. nurses at Southlake million with more than $4 million being shared Everyone was very band was recently diag- Many of the staff have Regional Health Care among 37 member agencies. enthusiastic and shared our nosed with terminal cancer. been like family and when- Centre, Cancer Care Floor. excitement! After eight years in our ever I've needed their sup- This floor is second to BRICKBATS to the shameless students of Aurora I wish to recognize the relationship we were plan- port, they have always none, allowing families to Senior Public and/or Aurora High School for tremendous efforts of Pat ning to marry in the fall of come through. visit their loved ones at any brown-bagging chocolate milk and pizza into a Miller, who sent a letter of 2005, but in one split sec- Their assistance in mak- time of the day, offering pri- Chinese restaurant at Haida and Wellington, in complete emergency to initiate a ond our dreams and plans ing our wedding a reality is vate facilities and support- disregard for the notices on the door. Marriage License as well for the future would be lost! a perfect example of that ive and caring individuals. as organized staff and vol- Nonetheless, we decid- unfaltering support. They offer unending BOUQUETS to 17-year-old Cameron Lynch of Aurora, a unteers to set up the visi- ed we would make our In particular, Allan support to families, hoping Grade 12 student at Cardinal Carter High School tors’ lounge with chairs, dream to marry a reality! Downey of Leisure Services to ease the pain and suffer- on winning the senior boys 800 and 1,500 metres decorations and other All too often people do and Karen Ewart of ing, while at the same time at the York Region Athletic Association indoor amenities for our ceremony. not get the credit and Corporate Services were making their final moments championships My beloved Wayne and I recognition for their help instrumental in helping us together as pleasant as were able to fulfill at least and generosity, but I intend realize one of our dreams. possible. BRICKBATS to York Region traffic engineers for their one of our dreams and to make this an exception to In order to be by my hus- I only hope and pray that lack of planning for the construction of the were married on the that rule. band's side, I essentially you and your families do watermain along Wellington Street, without pro- Cancer Care Floor 6 at With short notice, we lived on the cancer floor of not have to live the experi- viding alternate routes as traffic is a mess. Southlake Regional Health managed to pull off a wed- Southlake Regional Health ence of so many of the Care Centre on Thursday, ding, but not without the Care Centre for 24 hours a unfortunate people you BOUQUETS to Cadets of the 2799 Royal Canadian April 28th, 2005 at 4 p.m. help of so many wonderful day. encounter each day. Army Cadet Corps in Aurora on winning the Gold It was a special and inti- and caring people. There Because they knew I did When it came to plan- Medal at the Ontario provincial marksmen cham- mate ceremony with a few are two groups in particular not want to be away from ning our wedding, the nurs- pionships in Ottawa. Cadet Brenda Dickenson close friends, family mem- I wish to credit. him, staff delivered, picked es assisted us by contact- shot 381 of 400 targets to win the junior and open individ- bers, staff from the Town of The first group I would up, and issued, on their own ing a minister and connect- ual categories and helped her five-member shooting team Aurora, nurses and volun- like to recognize is staff time, the documents neces- ing us with Pat Miller, the to a 1,485 score from 1,600 targets for a 93 per cent accu- teers from Southlake. from the Town of Aurora, sary to fulfill our dreams! Social Worker for Cancer racy rate. From the bottom of my heart I extend our sincerest BRICKBATS to the federal government for spending thanks and appreciation to $443,237 to change the name of the Passport all who made our final Office to Passport Canada, which works out to dream come true. We admire those A word of advice, don't about $74,000 a letter. The money might better have used to improve the service in passport offices. sweat the small stuff for life is too short and can change BOUQUETS to Newmarket/Aurora MP Belinda in a second. Stronach for supporting Canadian beef farmers in who defended us My adored husband their fight to get the United States to open the bor- passed away at Southlake der to older Canadian beef cattle. She has offered To the editor, ing about it! and still more ultimately Region Health Centre on to go to Montana to join the farmers in a court case in July. In the late 60s, I was their lives in defence of Wednesday, May 11, 2005. Last week saw quite a married to an air force their country and free- To my beloved Wayne: I will miss you immensely. I BRICKBATS to the Ontario health system for letting a contrast in Canada’s val- officer and spent three dom. will always hold you close two-year-old boy die, while waiting to be seen ues as we watched the years in Gemany. In the words of Tom to my heart and never let in the emergency department at Toronto East WWII veterans being cel- Brokow, “we shall not I was very proud to you go. I will treasure all our General Hospital. After more than an hour of waiting the see their likes again”. ebrated in Holland and see how our military was memories forever. boy died in his father's arms. The coroner's office is inves- our country’s political respected especially tigating, but where is the Health Minister? leaders who showed up a when they consistently Judy Salmon Debbie Sparks week late only in beat the Americans in Aurora BOUQUETS to the Town of Georgina in joining Toronto (Nee Powley) and Hamilton in petitioning the province for a spe- response to public pres- Top Gun NATO competi- cial subsidy to help offset property tax increases sure fueled by Global TV. tions. of more than three per cent. It was pointed out that Luckly I was born too Sadly times changed Georgina was sending $2.3 million to Toronto as part of the late to experience the and irreversible cutbacks provincial program in which GTA municipalities contribute horrors of that war but I prevailed. to the city's social costs. did have uncles who Realistically we can served with the army in no longer afford to BRICKBATS to Town of Aurora staff for distributing a Italy and a father-in-law defend ourselves. report to members of council in public session with the RCAF in In the words of an without releasing a copy to the media even England. irreverent Grade 12 high when requested. Public business should be dealt with in They were quiet, self- school teacher “all public and the press represents the public! effacing men who seldom Canada needs to defend spoke about their experi- her is the USAF and a BOUQUETS to the local high school students who deliv- ences but I saw how the few Eskimos”. ered flyers recently encouraging homeowners to employ them during the summer months to cut war affected them physi- So we are left to lawns and are willing to do what it takes to get the cally and mentally. admire these selfless job done. Free services are available to seniors to fulfill Compare the politi- giving men who sacri- their commitment to community involvement, but if they are cians of today who do so ficed a large part of their a local group, why a 416 telephone number? little and never stop talk- youth, many their health,

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Canada, which came to the In 1983, during an aver- ence material on a specific been much more than a as a single-storey building In addition, talking and library in 1980 featuring age week, 2,500 people vis- subject. place to borrow books. to commemorate Aurora's large-print books were avail- works by A. Y. Jackson, ited the library. They bor- In the early days of It has become an infor- incorporation as a village in able for those with failing Thoreau MacDonald, Tom rowed 163,936 items. A total libraries, they were primarily mation centre and continues 1863. eyesight. Thomson and Arthur of 8,944 reference ques- meeting halls or reading to carry out the mandate of Late in 1965, several In 1974 the ageless fas- Lismer. tions were answered. rooms. the first Aurora Library as Aurora movie enthusiasts cination between children A highlight at Christmas During the year 3,795 It was in the mid 1890s "The Association for the gathered together to form a and puppets became possi- time was a children's pro- new library borrowers were when the circulation of Diffusion of Useful film council. ble through a new program gram called "Christmas registered, bringing the total books became the primary Knowledge," formed in The film council was introduced as part of the Songs and More" featuring number of registered bor- established in 1966 with Wilf children's program, and as Aurora journalist John Lott rowers to more than 10,000. Bridgeford as its first presi- an alternate form of intro- and his guitar. There were A total of 523 room book- Bishop Poole dent. ducing literature to children. various other programs for ings were made, 22 arts and The aim of the council For students and adults children at the library, crafts exhibitions were dis- was to provide rental of edu- interested in reading books including a Teddy Bear's played and 8,320 people cational and other film to in the French language, the Picnic in 1981 and a Pet attended 450 programs. makes a mark groups or organizations. Aurora Library went bilin- Show. That was in the old It moved one step closer gual in February, 1975. For adults there was a library. Last November Father elected the new suffragan to realization when a meet- A collection of more than Music Appreciation Series, When the new library Philip Poole, a priest at bishop for the diocese of ing was held with the Library 5,000 titles in French lessons in yoga, guest opened with greatly expand- Tr inity Anglican Church Toronto, causing him to give Board to house the film became available through speakers and movie pre- ed facilities, the opportuni- Aurora since 1987, was up his Trinity activities. council at the library. the Mid-Western and sentations. ties for new and repeat pro- Bishop Poole now over- After consideration by Central Ontario Regional By 1983 the computer grams were also expanded sees the Parkdale and Town honoured board members the dream Library systems. age came to the library with and the library continued to Toronto West deaneries and During last week’s of a film council became a In March, 1976, the courses for both adults and be "The Association for the recently visited St. Paul's Aurora Council meeting, reality, hosted by the library. library, with the volunteer children. Diffusion of Useful Runnymede. Rosemary Schumaker, In 1970 in conjunction assistance of three local With all the other activi- Knowledge". According to The Welcome Wagon Area with the Aurora and District chapters of the Beta Sigma Anglican, Bishop Poole Manager for the York Historical Society, rotating Phi sorority, prepared a “brought with him fresh, Region/Simcoe County displays were available for Community Services positive energy that infused area, presented a visiting elementary classes Directory of community the congregation with the Certificate of Appreciation as part of Young Canada events. desire to carry on and to to Mayor Tim Jones. Book Week. With the library’s two- welcome the surrounding The presentation was to A plaque was awarded storey addition in 1976 there community into their spiritu- commemorate the 75th annually to the student who was room in the Marjorie al home”. anniversary of Welcome best used the library facili- Andrews Hall for art exhibi- During the service, 12- Wagon in Canada and ties. tions by local artists, and year-old James Kahara was council's support in promot- In 1973 a service for group shows by such organ- honoured to be the first to ing the program in Aurora. shut-ins was implemented. izations as the Artisans of be confirmed by Bishop She introduced several Persons confined to their Yo r k . Poole. of the Aurora and area homes and unable to visit There were also touring Welcome Wagon host- The refurbished chil- esses. dren's chapel was dedicat- In accepting the ed, as was a new chasuble Certificate, Mayor Jones for the incumbent Rev. Round The Bend Farm said the municipality appre- Maurice Francois. ciated the work of Welcome Bishop Poole also Wagon in making new resi- blessed a large three-fold Flowers dents and businesses wel- mural conceived by Rev. come on their arrival to Francois and painted by Aurora. members of the parish. NOW OPEN (we also do flower gift certificates) Come and see our Real Estate expanded greenhouse full of: Wills & Estates ¥ mixed 12" and 14" hanging baskets Business Law ¥ colourful flowering patio pots ¥ flowering terracotta planters ¥ bedding plants John T. Kalm Thomas B. McPherson ¥ perennials ¥ ready to plant container plants Thomas McPherson & Associates Law Firm T: 905-727-3151 • F: 905-841-4395 Fill your own planters with our colourful array of plants or bring them along and we will fill them for you! While you are here see our adorable Cakes baby animals in our farm nursery! FOR ALL OCCASIONS Brian & Sue Feddema “ ” 16225 Jane St. Strudel 905-727-0023 Danish Kettleby Rd. 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Another event by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce For more information, call 905-727-7262 AURORAN, Week of May 17, 2005 - 9 From the ashes, Optimists now 20 years old The Optimist Club of At that time the Optimists, It was so successful other Aurora is like the Phoenix like most service clubs, was regional Optimist clubs Bird of Egyptian mythology, for men only. decided to join and to hold which rises from the ashes Not to be outdone, the tournaments for students to live again. wives of the members band- from schools within their And judging by the party ed together and formed the municipality. Saturday night, to celebrate Opti-Mrs Club of Aurora, In April, 1998, the first its 20th anniversary, this is a which is still active. Yo rk Regional Chess Finals club with a vibrant future. Over the years the Opti- were held at the Aurora It was January 23, 1968, Mrs. raised funds to pur- Legion with the top three when the Optimists were chase play equipment for winners from tournaments in born in Aurora...for the first town parks and a fitness trail Markham, Richmond Hill, time. in Sheppard's Bush, as well Newmarket and Aurora. With more than 44 char- as other community projects. More than 140 student ter members, the Aurora A brand new Optimist chess players from Grades 1 Optimist Club received its Club of Aurora was officially to 12 competed for the right charter, as members of the chartered in June, 1985 with to represent their home club Newmarket Optimist Club, 37 founding charter mem- and the region at the provin- the sponsoring club, looked bers. cial Chess n' Math competi- on in a ceremony at the Ash Sangani was elected tion. now-defunct Aurora the first president of the new In addition to chess, the Highlands Golf Club. club. Aurora Club sponsors a Large audience enjoyed FabFour during Optimist 20th Anniversary More than 325 people, Like the Phoenix, the recreational hockey program celebration Saturday night. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace including Aurora Mayor and Aurora Optimist Club for 5-6 year-olds known as Mrs. Clarence Davis were in returned. "Opti-Hockey". Hinder, was on hand Book Sale held at the Aurora look forward to many more attendance for the gala din- It all started at the The Club has sponsored Saturday morning as it was Library go towards providing years of being a Friend of ner to mark the charter night Community Centre six a team in the Girls’ Hockey officially opened on a site in books and other services for Youth. ceremonies. months earlier when four Association on an annual Bruce’s Mill Conservation the children's section of the Saturday night’s party at Eric McCulloch was the men met, all with different basis and teams in the Area. library as well as youth activ- the Legion, with the Fab first president of the Aurora reasons for being there. Aurora Minor Ball The Club has also start- ities within the town. Four entertaining, suggested Optimist Club. One was a newcomer to Association. ed a band festival for the As the Optimist Club of the reborn service club will Following the dinner Aurora, Ash Sangani, anoth- The Club has been senior grades of the Aurora Aurora celebrates its 20th be around for some time to there were some hi-jinks er was long-time resident involved with the town since elementary schools and anniversary of service to the come. around the swimming pool Alex Ansell, nine-year resi- 1987 in the planning and Grade 9 bands of the high community, the members with Master of Ceremonies dent Steve Hinder and marshaling of the annual schools. Pete Miller ending up in the Newmarket Optimist Don Santa Claus Parade as well Each year, in May the ✦ water. McCallum. as building and entering a Club honours an individual PEIRCE McNEELY ASSOCIATES At that time, Optimists One of the many activi- float. from York Regional Police International was the fourth ties for youth was the The Club supported the for his/her work with the BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS largest service club in North Optimist Student Chess Highview Millennium Project community in their Respect America, with more than Tournament with the first to ensure playground access for Law program, an event REAL ESTATE 100,000 members. tournament held in 1997 for for all children regardless of that happens this week. CIVIL & FAMILY LITIGATION The Optimists were soon Aurora schools with more their capabilities. A hockey tournament for busy with many programs than 300 chess players from Members have been all the house league teams BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LAW and activities for youth. In 15 schools participating. strong supporters through of the Aurora Minor Hockey Wills & Estates October 1968, they present- The tournament was the donations and fundraisers Association is held during ed Sue Parish, Aurora's brainchild of Aurora Optimist for the Community Safety the Christmas Break with up (905) 727-8900 famous young marathon Steve Granger, an avid Village and the workhorse to 75 teams participating. Offices in Toronto and York Region (Aurora) runner, with the first Youth of chess player. behind the Village, Steve Proceeds from an annual the Month Award. The Optimists also held an annual oratorical contest and in 1973 included a girl's division. Alan Jones received the winner's trophy with Stephen Martin and Hugh Stewart as runners- up. In the girl's division, Germaine O'Neill won the trophy with Sandra Pedersen and Anne Mullins Quality direct from the grower to you! as runners-up. In April, 1975, the Aurora Optimists hosted a social RReeaaddyy evening for Swedish visitors from Leksand, Aurora's twin municipality. Set Optimist President Omar Set Khamissa presented visiting Roland Lindren with a cita- Grow!! tion for his work in promot- Grow!! ing Canadian-Swedish youth exchanges. Now open for the season An Optimist Youth Award ¥ Premium Quality Hanging Baskets ¥ Custom Planting was presented to Gary ¥ Bedding Plants • 4” Annuals • 12” Mixed Baskets Lawrence on behalf of the Aurora hockey team, which ¥ More than 70 Varieties of Organic Herbs had travelled to Sweden to OUR OWN Organic Potting Soil play. In May, 1978, the club Weekly Specials held a Mile of Quarters event as a fundraiser. GREAT SERVICE GREAT QUALITY The idea was to collect quarters from willing donors along a tape from Murray Founding Optimist member Alex Ansell recalls CLOSE TO AURORA Drive to Wellington Street on history of the club during Saturday’s celebration Seniors receive Seniors receive the east side of Yonge Street 12589 Woodbine Ave. with all proceeds going to 10% (1 Km. North of Stouffville Rd.) 10% the Aurora Library Building OFF OFF every Tuesday Fund. Do you have an every Tuesday 905-888-0080 The club also celebrated investment portfolio OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (Including Victoria Day) its 10th anniversary as a or a collection service club in Aurora with Aurora Sd. Rd. an anniversary dance at the of what used to be Woodbine Ave. Aurora Highlands with all good ideas? FREE proceeds going to the Columnar Basil Plant Bloomington Sd.Rd. Finishing Touch Fund for the WITH PURCHASE, WITH THIS COUPON.

Aurora Library. Stephen Forsey CIM, FCSI, Investment Representative Hwy 404 JONES, GABLE & COMPANY LIMITED (Member CIPF) GROWS 6 FEET TALL! x And then, in the early 905-726-9343 1980s, the club died. 10 - AURORAN, Week of May 17, 2005 AURORAN, Week of May 17, 2005 -11

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After winning the Can-Am hockey tournament in Lake Placid, New York, recently - their fifth out of six tournament wins this season - Aurora’s Peewee AE Tigers also won the above poster-like photograph of the winning team members. Tigers lost the first game of the tourney, but rebounded to play perfect hockey for the remainder and win the gold medal with a 6-2 victory over the Rhode Island Sharks. Aurora Skating Club results Following are results of the Aurora Skating Club May tests: Jr. Silver Elements: Fayme Cockshutt, Emma Hayzelden, Meaghan Jones. Preliminary Dance Sr. Silver Elements: Michelle Wong, Jenna Porteous. Dutch waltz: Stephanie Ng, Clara Chen, Dylann Miller. Free Skate Solo Canasta Tango: Mackenzie Maunder. Preliminary Freeskate Solo: Jacqueline Relke, Amber Ciolfe, Alana Baby Blues: Rebecca O'Malley, Alicia Alberton. Fabbricino, Kendall Mannella, Taylor McDowall. Jr. Bronze Dance Junior Bronze Freeskate Solo: Emma Slimkowich, Jordana Goldman, Janet Swing Dance: Shelby Olesovskey, Melanny Noseworthy, Marilena Perri, DeVries, Jennine Brunton. Alessia Chiovitti, Emily O'Connor, Shauna O'Connor. Senior Bronze Freeskate Solo: Julia Ranson, Amber Bowman. Fiesta Tango: Katrina Thunem, Sabrina Brochu, Shannon Lacombe, Carley Jr. Silver Freeskate Solo: Fayme Cockshutt, Emma Hayzelden, Meaghan Steiner, Molly Oulahen, Alyssa Simon. Jones. Willow Waltz: Cortney Tidona, Zahra Rajan. Sr. Silver Freeskate Solo: Sarah Gray. Sr. Bronze Dance Gold Freeskate Solo: Sarah Gray. Ten Fox: Nicole Calvert. Competitive Free Skate Fourteen Step: Samantha Galati, Jihayn Cha, Caylin Butler. Pre-Novice: Emma Hayzelden, Maya Goldman, Chelsea Kerr. European Waltz: Tayler Sim, Sophia Perugini, Kendall Mannella, Julia Novice: Amy Thompson. Chiovitti. Jr. Silver Dance Keat's Foxtrot: Malyssa Tidona, Jacqueline Relke, Kate Sutton. Harris Tango: Hailey Riggs, Stephanie Fonceca, Emma Laverty, Janet DeVries, Jordana Goldman. Belinda Rocker Foxtrot: Alysa Nicols, Lauren Bellefeuille, Nicole Relke, Alana Kelly, Amber Ciolfe, Amanda Alberton, Jennine Brunton. American: Meagan Hay. Sr. Silver Dance Stronach M.P. Paso Doble: Amanda Jamison, Fayme Cockshutt, Amy Thompson. International Trade Critic for the Official Opposition Starlight Waltz: Emma Slimkowich. Blues: Ariel Kwan, Allie Sutton, Julia Ranson. Killian: Mackenzie Jordan Standing Up For Our Community Gold Dance Viennese Waltz: Sarah Gray, Terra Ciolfe, Meaghan Jones. As your Member of Parliament, Belinda has spoken out Quickstep: Emma Hayzelden, Maya Goldman. in the House of Commons on behalf of the residents of Skating Skills Tests Preliminary Skills: Christina Kubin Kalashnik, Samantha Duncan, Zahra Newmarket-Aurora: Rajan, Kaitlin Van Winckle. Junior Bronze Skills: Courtney Tidona, Amber Ciolfe, Samantha Galati. Senior Bronze Skills: Jennine Brunton, Malyssa Tidona, Janet DeVries, On giving Ontarians their fair Emma Laverty, Cierra Snell, Jenna Williams, Alex Woodward. Jr. Silver Skills: Stephanie Fonceca, Allana Kelly, Amy Bellefeuille. share of tax dollars: Free Skate Elements Preliminary Elements: Christina Kubiw-Kalashnik, Taylor McDowall, Jihyun Mr. Speaker, Ontario taxpayers fork over billions Cha, Sophia Perugini, Alana Fabbricino, Kendall Mannella. “ Junior Bronze Elements: Janet DeVries. of dollars each year and are wondering where their Senior Bronze Elements: Julia Ranson. services have gone. People are wasting hundreds of JaguarWINTER Gymnastics BREAK CAMP hours a year in lost productivity sitting in their cars AURORA’S 2004 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR on clogged highways because the Liberal government Register NOW for has not kept its promise to transfer the gas tax to SUMMER CAMP, SUMMER CLASSES, municipalities for essential transit services and FALL PROGRAMS roads. Give the people of Ontario their services back. & COMPETITIVE TRAINING We are recommending our tumbling to accelerate cheerleading skills! Anything less is simply not acceptable. Private classes also available ” Please contact Everett for further details. Parent and tot classes, recreational, special needs program, For more information, please call: (905) 836-7722 pre-competitive adult programs, and birthday parties or visit: www.belinda.ca 905 841 7598 6 Vata Court, Units 6 & 7 (off Edward) 2 blocks east of Yonge, AURORA AURORAN, Week of May 17, 2005 - 13 How Taylor Park got its name Taylor Park is located In the National War tary service. just north of the traffic cir- Museum in Ottawa there Henry helped raise the cle at the north end of is a display commemorat- five Hodkginson children, John West Way and ing the Northwest Maude and Bob's family in Hollidge Boulevard. Rebellion, including a the family homestead at It was named after the hardtack biscuit which 61 Wellington Street East, Taylor family of Aurora. had been inscribed with at the corner of Wells William Taylor (1829- the names Capt. J. F. Street. 1914), the founding mem- Smith, Lt. W. J. Fleury, L. Maude was a member ber, emigrated from Smith, F. Collett and of the first graduating Yo r kshire, England, and Colour Sgt. Henry Taylor, class of York County took possession of part of all members of the Aurora Hospital School of a lot in Whitchurch Volunteers. Nursing and succeeded Township. He and his brother her father as the 6th While visiting his sister Sam carried on the paint- Division Court Clerk. She Elizabeth, he was hired to ing and decorating busi- was the first woman mem- install windows in the first ness. In 1920 he was ber of the Aurora Public Bank of Montreal, located appointed Town Assessor School Board. at Yonge and Wellington and acted as the 6th Bob Hodgkinson enlist- Streets, where it is still Division Court Clerk. Sam ed in 1939 and served located. Taylor was Mayor of overseas from 1942 to He liked Aurora and Aurora in 1931 and 1932. 1945. decided to stay and With the outbreak of Following the war, he established a painting and World War I, Henry tried served as President of the decorating business. to enlist but was turned Aurora Legion and was He was a member of down and settled for President of the War the Aurora Volunteers and organizing the Home Memorial Board and fought in the Fenian Raids Guard. spearheaded the drive for near Niagara in 1866. He started the Aurora the Memorial Altar of A bugle was presented High School (now Dr. Sacrifice at the Aurora to the Aurora Volunteers G.W. Williams) Cadet Cenotaph to honour the to commemorate their Corps and retired as a fallen of World War II. service. The bugle was a Major in the Queen's York Maude was also active familiar sight at the Rangers. with the Aurora Legion Aurora Armouries until Friends of Sir William and served as an execu- Richard Housser, a student at St. Andrew’s College, and Carol Rose-Kudleka, the late 1960s when it Mulock, the two men tive member of the SAC Outreach Representative, present Steve Falk with $2,000 which will go was placed for safekeep- headed a committee that Legion's Auxiliary. towards the Stephen Lewis Foundation. This money will help ease the pain ing in the Queen's York was responsible for the Council named the of HIV/AIDS in Africa and is part of the $3,500 goal the students have set for Rangers Museum at Fort construction of the Aurora park after the Taylor fami- Yo rk Armouries in War Memorial in 1926. ly in recognition of the themselves.They have also challenged the other independent schools in the Toronto. In 1939, Henry tried to many ways family mem- region to make a similar contribution. Students have been organizing small His son, William Henry enlist again but was bers had served the fundraising events all year long and have hosted guest speakers and the Taylor (1863-1948), turned down. His son municipality over the Soul Influence Africa youth choir at a special assembly. attended Aurora Public Fred, sons-in-law Bob years. Members of the School and served with Hodgkinson and Hal Hodgkinson family were in the Aurora Volunteers in Bridgeman, and his four attendance when the park Tagline is approved the Northwest in 1855. grandsons took up mili- was officially named.

From page 1 mittee's recommendation. same vote with Kean, Other members of Buck and Gaertner in meeting, resurrected the council added their sup- opposition. issue and defended the port for "You're in Good Councillor Bill Hogg, Made in Germany ¥ Tradition since 1774 preferred choice of the Company" for several rea- who was a strong support- advisory committee "Our sons but primarily er of the general commit- Location Has its because the words tee recommendation, was Advantages". describe Aurora. absent from the council He claimed the general Councillor Kean's meeting. SavourSavour thethe committee's choice was motion to support "Our The new logo and vague, didn't stand for Location Has its tagline are considered Feeling!Feeling! anything and could be Advantages" was defeated necessary to establish a misleading. He stressed by a 5-3 vote with Buck brand to help promote the and Gaertner supporting municipality for economic that location was the key. BOSTON He was supported by him. development. Councillor Buck who A subsequent motion to It replaces the town claimed Aurora's location adopt "You're in Good crest which was used for close to Toronto, the air- Company" as recommend- years, and will still be used port and major highways ed by the general commit- for Town pins and other was what the municipality tee was adopted by the paraphernalia. had to offer to attract busi- nesspeople like State Farm. Councillor Wendy Gaertner, who was also absent from the general committee meeting, point- GIZEH ed out that council had appointed citizens to the advisory committee and RECOGNIZE THE BEST ARIZONA council should accept their preferred choice. Largest selection of BIRKENSTOCK in York Region Councillor Ron Wallace, who missed the Earn FREE shoes! Join our Kid’s Shoe Club! general committee meeting as well, disagreed. He noted that the term SHOES "location" makes him think Est. 1970 of real estate and Aurora was much more than that. 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He sup- 14800 Yonge Street, Aurora Shopping Centre ported the general com- (905) 727-9391 14 - AURORAN, Week of May 17, 2005 Tree removal slows plans to build home Frank Luciani owns a minor variance subject to applicant had met the four-acre treed property on vegetation preservation requirements of the policy, it Ridge Road on which he agreement, which included a should proceed. wants to build a house. condition that required the Councillor Evelyn Buck Last month he applied to owner to comply with the said the property owner had the Committee of Tree Protection Bylaw. met all the requirements, so Adjustment for a minor vari- The property owner sub- there was no need of anoth- ance associated with the mitted the application for er body becoming involved property. tree removal and according as it would be harassment. As part of the review to Deputy Treasurer Paul Morris continued to ques- process, the Leisure Dillman paid the required tion the discrepancy Services department rec- fee. between the 54 and 120 ommended the Committee Town staff advised the trees. In response to a ques- of Adjustment consider committee that the application staff confirmed the imposing vegetation preser- tion had been reviewed in application was for 54 trees vation conditions of approval detail and they had no major and if it was planned to cut associated with the applica- concerns with the process. more, a new application tion. The property owner then would be required. As the property is within appeared before the general It was agreed to approve the Oak Ridges Moraine committee, but during his the application subject to Conservation Plan area, any presentation said a total of clarification at council with development on the lands is 120 trees were to removed. Councillor Morris opposed. subject to an application to He said he had worked At last week’s council and approval by the closely with staff and that 81 meeting, in spite of a report Committee of Adjustment. per cent of the trees will from Parks Manager Jim Over the next three years, a community initiative known as the YouthSpeak Proposed development remain. Tree clarifying the various Performance Company will have access to a $200,000 Ontario Trillium of the lands will involve the Councillor John West rec- issues, the committee report Foundation grant to use at its Aurora-based offices on Yonge Street. On hand removal of approximately 54 ommended the application and recommendation was for the presentation of a plaque recently were Vaughan-King-Aurora MPP trees that meet the criteria be approved but asked questioned again by Morris. Greg Sorbara, left, Vincent Conville, representing the foundation, and Todd for protection under the whether there was a penalty She said she was frus- Municipal Tree Protection clause if more trees were trated over the discrepancy Owens, chairman of the Addiction Services for York Region.YouthSpeak pro- Bylaw, resulting in an appli- destroyed. between the 120 trees to be vides leadership and public speaking training to at-risk youth and a forum to cation for a tree removal He was advised the destroyed as stated by the share their stories with others. permit. penalty was up to a $1,000 applicant and the 54 Auroran photo by Ron Wallace The Committee of per tree. approved in the report. Adjustment approved the Councillor Phyllis Morris She also questioned the questioned the discrepancy role of the Committee of of the 54 trees shown in the Adjustment and suggested report and the 120 trees the parks manager make a Shoppers Drug Mart smiling; mentioned by the owner. presentation on the preser- She also suggested the vation of trees and the tree application should have cutting policy. town okays happy face wall been circulated to the Councillor Nigel Kean Environmental Advisory said the tree bylaw needed Committee. strengthening and referred ous precedent. the box stores and it was At a recent general com- ent things to different people. She noted the application to trees being chopped He said council couldn't time to re-examine the sign mittee meeting, in spite of It was also noted the area had not been signed by the down on Kennedy Street give to one and refuse bylaw rather than continue to concerns of some committee to be used was 270 square applicant and there was not and Henderson Drive. another and if it was passed approve variances to it. members about setting a metres or about 20 per cent enough information in the The general committee the sign bylaw should be He also suggested that precedent and the many of the wall. report for her to support. recommendation to approve variances to the sign bylaw, It was recommended reviewed. building standards be Mayor Tim Jones said the the removal of the 54 trees in members gave tentative council approve the request He noted that Richmond reviewed to prevent more town had a policy in the Tree accordance with the bylaw approval to Shoppers Drug to permit the images as sub- Hill had rejected Shopper's large blank walls. Protection Bylaw and as the was adopted. Mart's request for a second mitted without advertising or request for similar signage at He noted the town sign variance for their lettering and that if the appli- a store on Yonge Street. engaged a consulting archi- FAMILY LAW LAWYER Bayview Avenue store. cant wished to alter the Councillor Evelyn Buck tect for the downtown core Approval was given to images in any way an appli- said there was nothing beau- and suggested his services Patrick M. Gaffney one variance to permit the cation for variance must be tiful about a blank wall and should be town-wide. Now practicing all aspects of Family Law sign to project above the brought before council. referred to the former Met His amended motion that including custody, access, support, property division, divorce and child protection matters. roofline as previous requests A letter from Shoppers store wall facing Yonge if Shoppers Drug Mart want- Practitioner of Collaborative Family Law - a from other big box stores agreed with the staff report. Street in the Aurora ed to change pictures, they client controlled, lawyer assisted, out-of-court process focused on achieving mutually had been approved. The letter reconfirmed Shopping Centre, which, she must be replaced with similar acceptable solutions for separating families. The second variance was there would be no lettering or said, was an eyesore images, was adopted by ¥ 1/2 hour free consultation to permit an additional 28 advertising. Vrancic noted that mar- council, so there will be ¥ accepting Legal Aid square metres on the wall Councillor Damir Vrancic keting and advertising had happy faces on Bayview #205 - 16610 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket facing Bayview Avenue for expressed concern that changed with the coming of Avenue in the near future. PH: 905-953-0023 [email protected] the purpose of placing large council was being placed in life style photographs in false the position of being an arbi- windows. trator if the pictures were to Representatives of be changed. Shoppers Drug Mart told He suggested the report committee members it was be amended to delete sub- not their intention to display mitting an application to any advertising but to portray council and replacing it with All types of Filters, Humidifiers, pictures of healthy living, "similar lifestyle images" which was planned as an which was adopted by coun- Air Cleaners, Water Pumps image for all their stores. cil. It was finally agreed to Councillor John West Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. defer a decision in order to opposed the request as he allow staff and Shoppers offi- had at committee. www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario cials to work out a definition He pointed out that if for lifestyle pictures. councillors approved it they Last week, in a report to were allowing the company council, it was pointed out to use 20 per cent of the wall “lifestyle” could mean differ- space which set a danger-

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The motorists won a major multi-lane highways Homeowners on close victory when legisla- such as the 400 series, Aurora’s residential streets tion was adopted to make areas that are difficult to demand lower speed limits, the speed limit 20 m.p.h. in police with conventional more stop signs, speed cities, towns and villages radar. humps or anything that will and 25 m.p.h. in the coun- By 1993 it was pointed slow motorists down. try. out that although the speed There have even been In 1913, the Ontario limit on the 400 series high- suggestions cars should be Safety League was estab- ways was 100 km/hr the made so they cannot lished due to the growing average speed for most exceed a certain speed. threat to life and limb by the motorists was 120 km/hr On the other hand, horseless carriage. and cars travelling at the some motorists believe It was pointed out that speed limit presented a speeding gets a bum rap hapless citizens were being traffic safety hazard. and speed control, said to mowed down by the Model It was suggested at the be the most effective T's and recently introduced time that the speed limit be means to reduce car crash- streetcars. revoked outside built-up es is over-emphasized, In 1968, the speed limit areas and motorists be over-enforced and under- on Ontario major highways allowed to set their own effective and that lawmak- was 70 m.p.h. or about 110 speed limit based on the ers make law-abiding citi- km/hr but in 1976 was low- weather and road condi- zens break laws. ered to 100 km/hr due to a tions and their level of con- With the speed cars world fuel crisis. fidence, as was the case in travel today, it's hard to Insurance industry fig- some parts of Europe. believe that at one time the ures indicated that when In 1996, Transportation speed limit was seven the speed limit was lowered Minister Al Palladini sug- miles an hour. in 1976, motor vehicle acci- gested the speed limit on At the time motorists dents also decreased. the 400 series highways be were driving at 15 to 18 The number of fatalities increased from 100 to 120 miles an hour and citizens caused by motor vehicle km/hr with trucks remaining were getting nervous. accidents in 1976 was at the 100 km/hr limit. In 1903, there was a 1,511 compared with more Concern was expressed heated debate in the than 1,700 in each of the that if the speed limit was Municipal Committee of the five preceding years. increased to 120 km/hr, Ontario Legislature over a In 1986, more than 5.5 motorists would travel at bill to permit cars to travel million vehicles were regis- 140 km/hr. at 10 m.p.h. in cities, towns tered in the province and Meanwhile engineers and villages and 15 m.p.h. 1,102 people were killed in build roads designed for in the country. traffic accidents. higher speeds and car Some argued the pro- By 1992, Ontario designers compete with posed speed limit was too Provincial Police officers each other to build faster Taking part in the recent plant sale held at the Aurora Library by the Aurora fast and would put pedes- were using a new radar gun and faster cars, as evi- trians at risk. They suggest- that can pinpoint a single denced by their TV ads, and Horticulture Society were, left to right, Karen Fisher, Bobby Pandafsi, and ed the limit be set at six car at up to 600 metres and people wonder why Marjorie Bare. Bobby is president of the Society. m.p.h. makes radar detectors vir- motorists speed. Auroran photo by David Falconer Others said the autos were under more control than horses and were less dangerous and motorists O’Mahony Construction LTD Report creates debate would hold the law in con- tempt. As a compromise Celebrating 20 years of quality building A report from the town-owned land and ommending expanded the speed limit was estab- in our community Economic Development property to the powers for the Economic lished at seven m.p.h. Advisory Committee cre- Economic Development Development Officer on By 1904, with the speed Specializing in custom additions ated debate and a defer- Officer. his own. limit at 10 m.p.h., there Check out our portfolio and references ral at last week’s Aurora Councillor Damir It was finally agreed were complaints motorists Council meeting. Vrancic said the item to receive the recom- were travelling too fast. Police officials suggested a Call Patrick @ One recommendation should be referred to a mendation as informa- 905-836-5966 bicycle corps to catch the that the Economic general committee meet- tion and to discuss it at speeders. Development Officer be ing so that the pros and general committee after The story is told that in included in all meetings cons of the recommen- receiving a staff report. the early days of Aurora and reports with the dation could be debated. Later in the meeting, when "Fish" Durham was Councillor Morris Planning Department Chief Administrative Chief Constable, he com- referred to the statement regarding the Provincial Officer John Rogers said plained to council about not by the CAO that a work- Draft Growth Plan for the a list of town-owned being able to catch speed- shop meeting be held Greater Golden properties was being ers on his bicycle and was Horsehoe was adopted. prepared and a work- and noted that a previ- told that if he could make 15699 Yonge St., Aurora, Ontario L4G 1P4 The second recom- shop meeting would be ous legal opinion had enough money in fines, mendation was, howev- arranged. pointed out that a work- council would buy him a er, controversial. Councillors Phyllis shop or assembly could car. The committee recom- Morris and Nigel Kean, not be classified as a In November, 1911, it mended that the Chief both members of the meeting. was pointed out that any Complete Automotive Centre Administrative Officer advisory committee, Rogers replied that as respectable horse could give immediate consider- pointed out the commit- the meeting was to dis- pass a motorist obeying the AIR Accredited ation to the Economic tee was only recom- cuss town-owned land it 10 m.p.h. speed limit. Development Officer mending that considera- would be held in private. The pressure started to CONDITIONING DRIVE CLEAN & REPAIR FACILITY being included in all tion be given and the deliberations and deci- Economic Development PERFORMANCE sions related to town- Officer should be CHECK WWW.AAWCARS.COM owned land and property involved in land and and that consideration property issues. Beverley E. 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The news item told of To make sure every- his efforts trying to bring thing was legal, a railroad museum here Illingworth checked with as a tourist attraction. the Aurora Police Force But he was involved in and the town clerk and Aurora community affairs while there was a bylaw in more ways than that. restricting the use of For example, he was the small arms in the munici- first on-air commentator pality, there was nothing for Aurora Cable's live to control the firing of a coverage of the Santa cannon. Claus parade when the As a result the 75- studios were located on pound cannon, built along At least four companies are selling the mandatory kraft bags for garden waste in York Region, and each Yonge Street. the lines of a British has included advertising on the bags. Aurora councillor says the cost is much higher to purchase the There was one commu- George III ordinance, was kraft bags over plastic ones, but residents have no choice since the rule was introduced by the Region nity event, however, that front-end loaded with was not as well known in gunpowder rammed in the of York. which he was involved. muzzle with wet newspa- It happened December pers, but without a projec- 14, 1966, when a cannon tile. shot boomed over Aurora. The first firing didn't Mandatory kraft bags It wasn't the start of a produce a loud enough war or a salute to some bang, so it was repeated important personage, it with a heavier charge of was a test firing. In fact, gunpowder and more wet there were two test fir- newspapers. expensive: councillor ings. This time the bang Earlier in the day then could be heard around Aurora’s Environmental ed on them. yard waste sticker attached. Regional officials point- Councillor Dick Illingworth Aurora. Advisory Committee recom- Although kraft bags hold A trip around Aurora ed out that it had been a received a phone call When the smoke mended to council that a more than the plastic bags, recently revealed that in common misconception that from Moore to find out if it cleared after a very suc- media release from York he said, there was a weight general citizens had adopt- kraft bags would not stand was legal to fire a cannon cessful test firing, the Region regarding the ban limit of 50 pounds per bag. ed the use of kraft bags for up to inclement weather but in Aurora. cannon was transported on the use of plastic bags “Do we have to have the collection of yard waste other municipalities had He explained a friend to #2 Canadian for yard waste be received weigh scales in our yards as they lined the curb in tested the bags with mini- of his had built a Intelligence Corps as a for information, but not now?” he asked. abundance. mal problems. Centennial Cannon to be gift to celebrate Canada's before one councillor Councillor Evelyn Buck It was in January, 2004, Concern had also been used for Centennial Year 1967 Centennial. expressed his frustration pointed out that previously when regional council raised about the cost to res- celebrations and he need- On December 14, with the concept. regional officials insisted on approved a contract with idents. ed somewhere to test it. 1966, the Aurora Proving Councillor Ron Wallace clear plastic bags so the Halton Recycling in Regional officials He knew that Jack Grounds on Wenderley said that last year citizens collector could see that it Newmarket to receive and claimed the kraft bags lived in Aurora, which he Drive was the site of the could use clear plastic was yard waste, but with the process approximately would hold as much or more assumed was in the coun- first and last cannon to be bags, which cost about 10 kraft bags this was impossi- 20,000 tonnes per year of than plastic bags, and the try, so what better place fired in Aurora. cents each, but this year ble. yard waste for a term of two increase in costs would be they must purchase heavy- Councillor John West years plus three one year insignificant, other than for duty kraft bags which cost suggested citizens forget extensions at the discretion owners of large lots. about 60 cents each and about the bags and use a of the region. Concern was also have free advertising print- rigid container with a yellow The company offered a expressed that the switch to Manicure/Pedicure - $35 10 per cent reduction in pro- kraft bags would force local RECEIVE A FREE cessing costs if kraft paper municipalities to increase bags were used for collec- the frequency of their yard Parafin Treatment for your hands Collins Crescent NOW OPEN SUNDAYS tion instead of plastic bags, waste collection. alk-ins Home Depot Centre Aurora as finished compost was Aurora, King, Markham, W 15340 Bayview Ave. contaminated by plastic Newmarket and Richmond Welcome ALL ESTHETICS AVAILABLE construction bags and had significantly Hill approved the elimina- Hours: Mon. & Sat. Sun. 10 - 5 Tues. - Fri. 10 - 7 p.m. less retail value. tion of plastic bags. 905-841-9343 15570 Yonge St. Aurora As this proposal would Georgina opposed the upsets resident reduce the cost to the change and East region of approximately Gwillimbury, Vaughan and Wayne Bando, a long- the change in design had a $200,000 a year, the nine Whitchurch-Stouffville indi- time resident of Aurora and negative impact on the local municipalities, respon- cated it was non-applicable a former municipal engineer homeowners due to the sible for collection, were to the municipality. with York Region and other increased length of the requested to eliminate the Last September, region- area municipalities, was driveway and the pinching of collection of yard waste in al council approved the back before council's gener- curb frontages and he plastic bags upon renewal elimination of plastic bags in al committee last week to sought a change in design. of collection contracts. spite of strong arguments complain about the recon- At last week’s meeting, Within the GTA, York by Georgina and East struction of Collins Bando noted the town had Region was the only area Gwillimbury for a month Ceiling Fans by Crescent. previously maintained the still permitting its residents deferral to provide time for He said he was disap- green space, but following to dispose of yard waste in the Waste Management Casablanca, Canarm, Kendal pointed with the town as reconstruction the town plastic bags, and this had Committee to consider Monte Carlo, Fanimation residents had asked several stopped maintaining the seriously impaired the alternatives and provide questions about the work area without any explana- region's diversion efforts. time for public consultation. that went unanswered and tion. MANY IN-STORE SPECIALS the five residents most He used a visual aid to affected had asked for a show members of the com- See our 1500 sq. ft. meeting with town officials, mittee the area of the which was refused by the streetscape maintained by Lighting Show Room town. the residents and the large Back in March, 2003, area previously maintained Daniela Pavia-Clarke Bando had objected to the by the town, which the resi- Travel Consultant Chandeliers by Murray Feiss proposed design of the dents were now expected to I would like to introduce my travel services to the Aurora community. street. maintain. Call me and experience the best Travel and Prices you have ever had: Plus Vanity, Floor and Table Lights He claimed the change Following a few ques- Florida Packages from $499.00 & Flights $119.00 Cruises from $599.00 to the crescent would create tions regarding ownership CALL FOR HOURS Rome Flights from $639 London, England from $299 an unsafe condition for resi- and responsibility, it was 220 INDUSTRIAL PKWY., S., AURORA dents exiting from drive- agreed to receive the pres- CALL ME DIRECT AT 647-280-9810 (Tor. Line) or email me ways. entation and ask the staff for [email protected] The “TRAVELLING” Travel Agent. I’ll come to you! 905r841-2832 He also pointed out that a report. AURORAN, Week of May 17, 2005 -17 Vandorf Sideroad will get a facelift Motorists who use the road elevation will rise A urora’s Vandorf up to 1.4 metres in the Sideroad on a regular section through the val- basis between Industrial ley. Parkway and Bayview To install the new cul- are going to be inconve- vert and raise the road- nienced for a short peri- way through the valley od during reconstruction area will require closing but then will have a the road for as long as smooth ride. three or four months. Council has awarded Construction is a $2.6 million contract to expected to begin next Miller Paving, the low month. bidder for the project. Town staff said funds Seven bids were had been allocated from received ranging to a the municipal capital, high of $3.4 million. w ater/sewer, storm The reconstruction sewer development project involves rebuild- charges reserves. Detective Ben Hengeveld of the York Regional Police Special Fraud Investigations Unit, talked to Aurora seniors ing the sideroad to a two- It was pointed out that recently about ways to avoid becoming entangled in fraudulent practices. Seniors are a favorite target of scam lane urban roadway with the total cost of the proj- artists. curbs, storm sewers, ect was $3.2 million, streetlights and side- which includes contin- Detective provides seniors walks on both sides and gencies, utility reloca- a bikepath on the south tions and environmental side. monitoring in addition to To improve the geom- the cost of the $2.6 mil- with tips on avoiding fraud etry of the roadway the lion for reconstruction. The CHATS Adult Day dling and shipping charges. the alert to possible fraud children and grandchildren. Program in Aurora recently Discussions also includ- crimes by noting any He stressed the impor- hosted an informative worked pressure techniques marked increase in mail or tance of immediately shop on fraud. Detective used in telephone sales. frequent calls promising get reporting incidents of fraud Ben Hengeveld of the York Detective Hengeveld rich schemes; cheques to to police and family mem- Regional Special Fraud outlined triggers that unfamiliar entities, secre- bers and said one should Investigations Unit, talked should set off an alarm, tive behaviour around not be embarrassed by to seniors about ways to including overnight couriers phone calls and mail. being tricked. avoid becoming entangled and having to make deci- Detective Hengeveld CHATS clients learned in fraudulent practices. sions or pay immediately. noted seniors are more vul- valuable methods to pro- Topics included tele- He talked about the tac- nerable to such schemes tect themselves and their phone, investment, comput- tics of some fraudulent because they have more assets. er and door-to-door fraud sales people who try to out- disposable income. Yo rk Regional Police techniques. sit or out-talk their victim Seasoned criminals are has a volunteer run sup- Detective Hengeveld until they become so weary aware individuals in their port line called Phone cautioned the group not to that the victim eventually retirement years concern Busters 1-888-495-8501. pay for a prize and some agrees just to get the sales themselves with providing Individuals who man payments requested person out of the home. for their future independ- these lines are seniors who include duty, taxes, han- Caregivers can be on ence as well as for their have fallen victim to fraud. “They understand and are there to help,” Detective Hengeveld said. Hall Findlay ready CHATS Adult Day Program currently operates Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, but will expand for federal election to five days in July. The program provides Martha Hall Findlay, now, we're ready for it. community experience. various activities such as acclaimed recently as the We'll be armed with policies Newmarket’s Charles yoga, relaxation, spa days, federal Liberal candidate that even Belinda acknowl- Beer, a former local MPP, and music therapy. for the new riding of edges are good for the peo- provincial Minister and Anyone interested in Newmarket-Aurora, ple of Newmarket-Aurora. leadership candidate, will joining this organization expressed her gratitude to "The current budget head up the Hall Findlay should call 905-713-3373 supporters and reminded contains key Liberal initia- campaign. ext. 7032. them how close the vote tives that Newmarket and was in the election last Aurora clearly want and FOR UPHOLSTERY NEEDS year. stand to gain from including A parachute candidate increased funding for com- CALL ROBERT DEANE living in Collingwood, munities to improve infra- although she currently lives structure and public transit, in Newmarket, Hall Findlay the recently announced lost to Belinda Stronach by deal with Ontario on child Residential less than one per cent of care, environmental initia- the total vote. tives, and increased fund- Commercial "I understand the chal- ing for health care," she lenges facing the people of said. Marine Newmarket-Aurora,” she "These are Liberal poli- told the audience at the cies that Canadians clearly 905-717-3200(day) 905-726-9744(eve) acclamation meeting held want to see in place-if we're in Newmarket. “I know what prevented from getting it's like to worry about mort- them done now, we will be CRIMINAL gage payments, about uni- asking for a renewed DEFENCE versity tuition, about not Liberal mandate to com- spending more than you plete the task that we start- BAIL YOUNG have coming in. I do under- ed." OFFENDERS stand what it takes to bal- Martha Hall Findlay is a ance work, family and com- corporate lawyer, business- WILLS, REAL munity contribution." woman and successful ESTATES ESTATE She said the Liberals entrepreneur. Susan E.Tucker were ready for an election. She has also raised FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public "If Belinda and Stephen three children, is fluently LAW 905 727-7775 Harper want to force bilingual, and has extensive Canadians into an election non-profit and volunteer 18 - AURORAN, Week of May 17, 2005 RUMOURS AND RAMBLINGS A look at the Town of Aurora in 1982 In December, 1981, the doom-peddlers were out in full 1994 Entrepreneur Magazine Direct Mail Advertising when she moved to the Aurora/Newmarket area in 1984. and depressing force with dismal projections of economic Contest. Anyone know where she is today? disaster, nuclear conflict and runaway unemployment for The Aurora company was third-place winner in the Retail 1982. Direct Mail category. JULY FIRST DISAPPOINTMENT But for Aurora, 1982 looked like a pretty good year. The award was for landing snow-plowing winter business With parts of the town-owned industrial park sold, sever- not through a mass mailing but a house-by-house mailing to In 1969, Aurora Council adopted a bylaw in accordance al large firms would soon start preparing ground for their high-income homeowners. with the Municipal Act requiring all retail stores to close on new home in Aurora. The New York-based magazine selected winners from July First in order to celebrate Canada Day in Aurora. In the northwest section of town a large housing devel- the 40 per cent of small businesses that use direct mail to Council didn't have the authority to require all industries opment was starting to take shape on paper with construc- sell products or solicit business. to close for the day, but they would have required them to tion scheduled to start in 1982 with an attractive linked park Aztec owner Adam Obradovic received his award at a close if they could, as in 1969 council decided to have a system. presentation in New York. Canada Day Birthday Party resulting in the municipality St. Andrew's theme mall was also scheduled to open in The company is still in business and is listed in the becoming known as Canada's Birthday Town. the spring providing a commercial boost to the economy. Aurora phone book. The thinking was simple. Council wanted everyone in In the downtown area the Downtown Business town to enjoy the party, and it believed no one should have Association was active in saving historic homes by convert- BUMPY CROSSING to work that day. ing them for commercial use and attempting to rejuvenate It worked to a point. the core area. Prior to 1986, the railway crossing on Wellington Street Factories in town objected because the cost of turning Les Oliver, former LACAC chairman, predicted a critical East was like riding a roller coaster with every rail a bump. off huge machinery for a day was exorbitant. year for the downtown area with pressures on the commer- In February, 1985, in response to many complaints, CN Finally, in 1992 council reluctantly repealed the bylaw cial and residential areas increasing and making it more officials advised Aurora Council that they would make some which allowed the stores to open as a result of provincial important that council take a firm stand on planning for the improvements later in 1985 and had scheduled a major amendments to the Retail Business Holidays Act as part of older areas of the town. overhaul in 1986. the New Democratic Party’s new wide-open shopping phi- Aurora School Trustee Norm Weller predicted the school The company planned to remove the wooden planks, losophy. board budget would be more than taxpayers could afford, eliminate the siding that went into the Baldwin Mills (now the Council asked the Ministry of the Solicitor General to let once again, and that it would be a long and troubled year. Baldwin Restaurant) and reset the tracks on the main line to the town enforce the bylaw at least one more time, but was In 1982, former Councillor and Mayor Dick Illingworth, eliminate the bumpiness. told it was doubtful the bylaw would stand up in court. recently retired from the Ontario civil service, challenged The railway crossing was closed for a couple of days Council felt very strongly that July First should be a incumbent Mayor George Timpson and was elected with a while the work was carried out but none of the motorists national holiday and not celebrated on the closest Monday vote of 3,339 to Timpson's 2,616. objected. or Friday. Elected to council were John West (3,580), Earl Stewart Reference was made to July 4th in the United States, (3,549), Len Ostick (3,393), Evelyn Buck (3,346), Tim Jones WHERE IS LISA BINKLEY? which was never moved to another day! (3,174), Norm Stewart (3,061), Martin Paivio (2,877) and Richard Barker (2,421). Back in October, 1986, Lisa Binkley had a dream. Eleanora Stoddart defeated Norm Weller for the public Ever since she was four years old, she dreamed of join- school trustee’s position and John Mahoney defeated ing an ice show to skate professionally. Lucille Linton to become the separate school trustee. The 16-year-old drew a little closer to her dream when she earned her triple gold dance examination. AURORA FIRM WINS COMPETITION She started skating in Haileybury in 1974 after she saw her first Ice Capades show. By the age of 10 she was tak- Aztec Interlock and Landscapes was a winner in the ing private lessons and really started to come on strong Yo rk Symphony concert draws standing ovations By THOMAS DAVEY this work. Mussorgsky as part of an the shock of the resolute While this concerto is effort to create a national beat of the bass tympanis. Mozart’s genius was undeniably demanding, school of music. This composition was brilliantly celebrated in a both soloist and orchestra After a painter friend of meant as a musical review virtuoso performance of responded with a rich his died, Mussorgsky com- of paintings, sketches, his Piano Concerto #24 by palette of tones, moods posed a piano suite titled: stage designs and archi- guest pianist Yi-heng Yang and precision which did ‘Pictures at an exhibition’ tectural drawings. during York Symphony’s justice to the legendary which, unfortunately Ravel’s music and sub- concluding concert of the composer. remained unpublished until sequent orchestration has season recently at The performance five years after his death. evolved into a distinctive Aurora’s Trinity Anglican evoked a standing ovation While many other musi- musical art form, which Church. from an audience moved to cal giants, including decades after his death, The fingers of the appreciate the great com- Leopold Stokowski, evoked the second stand- diminutive Ms.Yang rippled poser and his contempo- attempted to revive the ing ovation of the evening. along the length of the rary musical interpreters work, it was not until grand piano keyboard two centuries after Mozart Ravel’s arrangement in blending precision with liq- composed it. 1923 that ‘Pictures’ went on uidity. Ms Yang is the holder of to achieve iconic status. Under the baton of many honours including Yo rk Symphony gave a Music Director Jeffery winning the Mozart Piano powerful interpretation of Pollock, the orchestra Concerto Competition at this unique piece which at responded to the multiple the Juilliard School of times evokes the feeling of challenges posed by the Music in New York where a dark trek into a subter- exuberance of Mozart two she gained her Master’s ranean cavern. The thun- centuries later. degree. dering notes of the all- If this composition The renowned ‘Pictures enveloping bass instru- poses challenges to both at an exhibition’ is comments are almost discor- soloist and orchestra, as it monly attributed to Maurice dant at times giving a surely does, they were Ravel but it was originally macabre, somewhat funer- only echoing problems composed by the Russian al imagery, highlighted by Mozart encountered. 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